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The Andrew Schliske Memorial Fund and EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program have joined forces to bring you the greatest golf event yet! All proceeds from the event will benefit EQUI-KIDS, a local nonprofit providing therapeutic riding lessons and other equine-assisted activities to children and adults with disabilities.

This year's tournament will include an after party with dinner, drinks, a silent auction and live entertainment from Tidewater Drive Band! Player fees include admittance for the entire day. Tickets for the after party only (no golf) are also available for purchase.

EQUI-KIDS is a therapeutic horseback riding facility that was founded in 1989. Our mission is to provide, promote and support equine-assisted activities for individuals with mentally, physically, emotionally, socially or learning-disabling conditions. We serve both children and adults, ages five and up, including those with disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, mental and physical disabilities, attention deficit disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and more. Therapeutic riding helps boost strength, balance and other skills for individuals with a variety of physical and developmental disabilities. We serve approximately 135 riders per week.

In 2010, we launched the EQUI-VETS service program to offer physical and mental healing through equine activities for armed service members wounded in the line of duty, including both active duty and veterans. Our services are offered free of charge for veterans and at a deeply discounted rate for all other riders. We never turn anyone away who would benefit from our services and offer scholarships to those facing financial hardship.